08/13/2015

Coffeeshop Conversations: Michael ‘Shoehorn’ Conley

We’ve got a saxophone playing tap dancer on this episode of Oregon Music News’ Coffeeshop Conversations. His is known as Shoehorn. His real name is Michael Conley.

I’m with him in the cupping room at World Cup Coffee and Tea at Northwest 18th and Glisan which is where we do all of these things. Sometimes baristas come in and have to grind coffee, but you know, we’re in a coffeeshop.

Glad you decided to spend some time with us again this week. You have seen Shoehorn, I betcha. Yes, he plays clubs and concerts, but you also might find him busking on the street, something he’s done all over the world. He has a new album and dvd out called Wingin’ It. It’s got some of Oregon’s best Jazz musicians on it, plus one of his daughters. His other daughter did the album jacket design.

Jul 17, 2017

Janiva Magness: Love Wins Again

Last year Janiva Magness scored a Grammy nomination in the Best Comtemporary Blues Album category for her "Love Wins Again". Although she didn't bring home the gold, the album was probably the best work ...